Background
Thomas, Hywel Rhys was born on April 20, 1951 in Llandovery, Wales. Son of Howard Lionel and Elizabeth Sybil Thomas.
Thomas, Hywel Rhys was born on April 20, 1951 in Llandovery, Wales. Son of Howard Lionel and Elizabeth Sybil Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering with honors, University College, Swansea, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, University College, 1980. Master of Science in Soil Mechanics, University London, 1973.
Diploma Imperial College, University London, 1973. Doctor of Science, University Wales, 1994.
From graduate engineer to assistant resident engineer Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick and Partners, 1973—1978. Senior research assistant University College, Swansea, 1978—1980. Lecturer civil engineering Cardiff University, 1980—1990.
From senior lecturer to reader Cardiff University School Engineering, 1990—1995, professor civil engineering, since 1995. Director Geoenviron. Research Center Cardiff University School Engineering, since 1996, senior deputy head, 1999—2002, head division civil engineering, 2002. Head Cardiff School Engineering, since 2002.
Fellow: Royal Academy Engineering, Geological Society, Institution Civil Engineers.
Children: Elizabeth Rose, Anna Mary, Matthew Rhys.